Join us as we continue our conversation on Mental Health. Be sure to check out part 1 of this episode too if you haven't already.

In this episode of the Students Heard Podcast, we explore the world of college finances and finding the right financial support and solutions that work for you. Our guest, Laura, shares her personal financial journey and we discuss resources like the SUSI grant, 1916 bursary fund, and Student Assistance Fund. From eligibility criteria to tips for applying, we cover it all in this informative and engaging episode. Whether you're a student struggling to make ends meet or just looking to better manage your finances while in college, this episode has something for you. Tune in now to learn more!

In this episode of our mental health podcast, we tackle two common challenges that many people face: feeling overwhelmed with work and feeling isolated in college. We know that these feelings can be incredibly difficult to manage, and we want to provide our listeners with the tools and support they need to overcome them.

First, we discuss strategies for dealing with overwhelming workloads. Our guests share tips for managing time, prioritising tasks, and avoiding burnout. We also talk about the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Next, we dive into the topic of isolation during college. Our guests discuss the negative impact of social isolation on mental health and provide actionable strategies for staying connected with others. We also talk about the importance of seeking support when needed, and we provide information about resources and services that can help.

Overall, our goal with this episode is to provide our listeners with practical tools and strategies for managing these common mental health challenges. We want to remind our listeners that they are not alone, and that there are many resources available to support them on their mental health journey. So tune in, listen, and let's start the conversation about mental health!

In this episode we are joined by Abaz who is a 4th Year Applied Computing Student. Abaz talks to us about all the volunteering positions he’s been involved with and how volunteering can benefit you too.

Volunteering is a selfless act in which we can help others in many different ways. Not only does it enhance your CV to make you stand out from the crowd there are many other pros to volunteering too.

Check out our Instagram @SLL.SETU where we have included in this podcasts volunteering options for you.

In this episode of Students Heard we are joined by two students to hear about their journey to and through college. Milena and Fergal are both SETU students who have had many experiences within college. Having tried other courses and pathways in life they share their experience of what college is like for them and how we may not always make the right choice in the course we choose; however, they share that this does not need to define you and through having these experiences we learn who we are and what we want from life. 

In this episode Tom Grinsell caught up with Laura Hartrey, Disability Officer, and Janet O'Neill, Assistive Technologist here in WIT. Exams are just around the corner and a number of students may have registered for examination accommodations through the WIT disability office. I chat to Laura and Janet about these accommodations available to students registered with the disability office based on their needs. 

- Registering with the Disability Office (1 min)

- Examination Accommodations (4 mins 20)

- In Class Exam Information (13 mins 45)

- On Campus Exam Information for students registered with the disability office for exam accommodations (18 mins)

- Assistive Technology Training (23 mins)

- Assigning of Rooms for Exams (30 mins)

- Can staff view Exam Accommodations? (35 mins)

- Electronic Reader/Read & Write/Claro Read (41 mins)

In this episode Tom Grinsell caught up with Avril Burke, money advisor with MABS. This a free service for individuals who may need advice or assistance if they are experiencing financial difficulty or are in danger of getting into difficulty. Avril explains how she would work out a budget for students and how this can differ dramatically from one student to the next. 

In this episode Tom Grinsell caught up with Jack Lyons (WIT Vikings Sports Manager), and two WIT graduate ambassadors, Cillian Hayward and Imelda Morrissey. Sports clubs and Societies can play an integral role in students college experience as well as providing a great opportunity to make new friends and meet people with similar interests. We speak to Jack on how students can join clubs and societies, how to set up a new club or society and also the benefits of getting involved. Cillian and Imelda share their experience of being involved with various clubs, being active committees members and the opportunities that come from making that jump and getting involved!

We would like to welcome everyone back for the new 2021-22 Academic year. Tom Grinsell kicked off the new series of podcasts by catching up with Student Engagement Administrator, Marie Sheedy, who speaks about a number of supports available to students throughout their journey through third level education. Although a number of students may not need these supports now, they may need them down the line. This podcast gives a brief run through a majority of supports available while outlining how to get in contact and find all the relative areas.

- General Overview (2 mins)

- Student Assistance Fund (7 mins)

- Academic Support (12 mins)

- Student Counselling (17 mins)

- Medical Supports (21 mins)

- Chaplaincy (24 mins)

- Access Office - Laptop Scheme (26 mins)

- Careers Centre (29 mins)

- WIT Novus - Food & Beverage, WIT Vikings Clubs & Societies (31 mins)

- Students Union (34 mins)

- Digital Study Hub & Library Bookings (38 mins)

- Retention & Student Engagement (40 mins)

- Importance of Communicating through your student email (44 mins)

- Bloopers (48 mins)

This week Tom Grinsell & Katie Dillon Keane speak with Angela Collins (Head of Career/Careers Advisor in WIT). WIT’s career centre is an excellent point of contact for students or graduates who are focusing on planning, securing employment and looking for advice to help them in them in the competitive global market. We reached out to WIT students to find out what questions they wanted to ask Angela. In this episode we get some key tips on how to create your CV and how to prepare for Interviews.